CAS 87-99-0: Xylitol

XYLITOL CRS

Applications [13C5]Xylitol is the labeled analog of Xylitol. Xylitol is a popular sweetener and non-fermantable alcohol allowing for better overall dental health when used in foods and drinks. References Edwardsson S. et al.: Acta. Odontol. Scand., 35, 257 (1977); Drucker D.B. et al.: Arch. Oral. Biol., 24, 965 (1979);

Applications Xylitol, is a lower-calorie alternative to table sugar. Studies have shown xylitol chewing gum can help prevent acute otitis media. Xylitol is categorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a food additive. References Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, US., FDA (2012); Azarparzhooh, A., et al.,: Cochrane data. Sys. Revi. (online) (11), (2011);

Applications Xylitol-d7 is deuterium labelled Xylitol (X748050), which is a lower-calorie alternative to table sugar. Studies have shown xylitol chewing gum can help prevent acute otitis media. Xylitol is categorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a food additive. References Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, US., FDA (2012); Azarparzhooh, A., et al.,: Cochrane data. Sys. Revi. (online) (11), (2011)

Xylitol (Ribitol) is a five-carbon sugar alcohol derived from XYLOSE by reduction of the carbonyl group.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that has been shown to have antimicrobial properties. It has been found to be effective in inhibiting the growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi by disrupting their cell membranes. In addition, xylitol appears to have the ability to reduce plasma glucose levels in animals and humans. Xylitol has also been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria in acidic environments by binding with proteins on the bacterial cell membrane. This binding prevents the transport of nutrients into the cell and results in cell death. Xylitol is not metabolized by human cells because it cannot be broken down into acetaldehyde or acetate. However, xylitol can be metabolized by certain types of liver cells. Xylitol BP/EP is a drug that belongs to the class of antidiabetic agents used for lowering blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus type II (insulin-dependent diabetes). It is an exogenous insulin secretagogue that stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic

Xylitol

Acyclic polyhydric alcohols not elsewhere specified or included

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that has been shown to have antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a sweetener in chewing gum and toothpaste. Xylitol inhibits the growth of bacteria by binding to the enzyme adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthase, which is required for energy metabolism. The binding of xylitol to ATP synthase prevents the formation of ATP and blocks bacterial growth, leading to cell death. Xylitol can be produced from xylose, a sugar found in plants and animals, through biochemical reactions that are catalyzed by enzymes such as xylitol dehydrogenase and xylulokinase. This process is anaerobic and does not require oxygen or organic nutrients. Xylitol has been shown to have physiological effects on wild-type strain bacteria such as Aerobacter aerogenes.

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It is employed as a polyol substrate for xylitol and sorbitol dehydrogenases and sorbitol dehydrogenase derived from xylose. It is applied as a sweetener and humectants and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics industry. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.